The PlayStation 5 Pro allows for better framerates and graphical fidelity, but you need the right game to make the strongest impression.

At $700 and with no Black Friday deal in sight, the PS5 Pro is the most expensive console release to date. The PlayStation 5 Pro was released on Nov. 7, knocking over the first domino in a line that might end with me taking a trip to GameStop or Best Buy -- but probably after Black Friday ends.

PS5 vs PS5 Pro: what are the key differences between Sony's consoles, and which one should you buy, the PS5 or the PS5 Pro?

That said, it may worth buying a PS5 Pro instead of a new gaming PC because Sony delivers such a powerful console for $699, which an equivalent gaming PC simply can’t compete with. You either have to spend more money on a complete PC or make compromises on the components you choose to build yourself.

If you wanted to combine strategies, you could start by applying for the Prime Visa. If you're approved, you could use the $200 Amazon gift card to bring down the price of the PS5 Pro to $500. Then use Affirm's plan to make four payments of $125 every two weeks.

If you're buying a PS5 this Black Friday, don't be tempted by the Pro. The regular old PS5 is the better deal.